Explore the Wild Camps

Summer Camp 2026!

SCIENCE, WILDERNESS SKILLS, and ADVENTURES OUTSIDE!

Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhancement Society is offering camps for kids aged 7-11!  “Explore the Wild” in our local creek, forest, and ocean ecosystem through scientific investigation, exploration, outdoor games, and wilderness skill-building activities.

Camps are based out of the education building at Chapman Creek Hatchery.  Activities take us into the forest, along Chapman Creek, and to Davis Bay.  All activities are designed to be hands-on, challenging, and fun!

Our team will ensure your child has a safe and engaging experience. Program leaders have extensive experience in outdoor programming and certified first aid training.

Each day will showcase a new level of ecosystem to explore.  Bring your curiosity of the natural world and develop your skills of observation, scientific study and wilderness survival.

What are some possible camp activities?

Some activities may include:

• Hiking and forest games
• Stream vertebrate and invertebrate investigation
• Beach exploration
• Wilderness skills, such as shelter building, navigation, and bear safety

What should my child bring to camp?

Campers should bring:

• Packed snack, lunch, and water bottle
• A change of clothing
• Close-toed shoes that are good for walking on trails (sneakers, “adventure sandals” etc.)
• A hat, sunscreen, towel, water shoes, crocs, or sandals
• Weather appropriate clothing and footwear for each day
• Any required allergy medication/inhalers

What are the camp hours?

Drop-off is at 9:00 am, and pick-up is at 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

How strict is the age range?

The age range of 7-11 was chosen for the fun and safety of the campers. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for 6-year-old kids who are turning 7 soon, etc.

Please email any questions to: camps@scsalmon.org

Registration:

Registration is now open for our 2026 Summer Explore the Wild Camp!

To register, please email us at camps@scsalmon.org and include the following information:

• The week(s) you are interested in attending
• Your child’s name
• Your child’s age
• Any health concerns your child has
• The guardian’s name and contact information
• The names and contact information of anyone who will be picking up the child

Camp dates:

• July 6 – 10: 13 spots available
• July 13 – 17: 11 spots available
• July 20 – 24: 7 spots available
• July 27 – 31: 11 spots available
• Aug 4 – 7: FULL (short week, 4 days due to B.C. Day stat holiday on Monday, Aug 3rd)
• Aug 10 – 14: 4 spots available
• Aug 17 – 21: 1 spot available
• Aug 24 – 28: 9 spots available

(liable to change due to staffing, etc.)

Payment Information:

Rate per week, 5 days: $325 ($260 for the one short 4-day camp week with the stat holiday, that falls on Mon, August 3rd.) (Sorry, no day rates, camps are booked on a weekly basis)

Payment Methods:

• Cash – payment can be dropped off at the Hatchery Office, Monday trough Friday 9am to 3pm
• Cheque – payment to – SCSES Camps
• E-Transfer – payment to – admin@scsalmon.org (please note that payment is for Camps)
• PayPal – use the donate button below (please note that payment is for Camps)
• Square – https://square.link/u/IdonitGR

Thank you, camper parents, for your feedback and recommendations:

“My son LOVED IT. It was the best summer camp he attended – ever. The staff was unbelievable engaging, kind, approachable, fun, informative and responsible. We loved hearing about all the adventures. I thought there was a great mixture of learning, fun, experimenting, activities, practical stuff like what to do when lost in the woods, fire making… Seriously, best camp on the Coast!”

“Our daughter loved the camp more than any other camp she went to this summer. She was most excited to put into practice the skills she learned.”

“I think the biggest disappointment was no ice cream at The Pier (ha!)”  (Noted! – Staff)

“The boys most anticipated the survival challenge on the final day.”

“The girls had a great time, so much so that they asked to go in again, so they had two weeks!”

Help Send a Kid to Summer Camp

A legacy has been created in memory of Jordan P. Beaudoin.

Jordan was born here on the coast and loved fishing, children and the outdoors. He will be honored and remembered by your donation to send a kid to camp. Any amount helps to send a child to the Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhancement Society’s Kids camps. Thank you for your generosity and support.

Thank you to our generous donors: